Panic Disorder And Agoraphobia – How You Can Cure Agoraphobia Yourself
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What is panic disorder and agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is a panic disorder in which the sufferer becomes anxious and fears having a panic attack in an uncomfortable setting in which there is no means of easy or non embarrassing escape. Therefore, many people who suffer from agoraphobia find that it can affect their lives in extremely negative ways.
Typically, people who suffer from agoraphobia go out of their way to avoid social environments such as restaurants, shopping malls, and airports, or anywhere else where there are few places to hide. In extreme cases, some people are so scared of having a panic attack that they never leave their home.
It’s interesting to note that several celebrities, including Woody Allen and Kim Basinger have suffered from agoraphobia. The cause of agoraphobia is currently unknown, but it tends to affect women more than men, and has been linked to the presence of other anxiety disorders and chronic use of tranquilizers or sleeping pills.
Is there a cure for panic disorder with agoraphobia?
The conventional treatments for panic disorder and agoraphobia are very similar, these include:
Cognitive Therapy
Generally done under the care of a trained psychologist, this involves the old lay on the couch and discuss your problems method.
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